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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Human Microbiome

Background:

  • The oral and upper respiratory tracts are anatomically and physiologically connected to the lower respiratory tract and lungs.
  • The impact of oral and upper respiratory microbes on lung microbiota is gaining recognition.
  • The precise ecological mechanisms and individual variations in how these microbes shape lung microbiota remain unclear due to limited controlled studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the ecological processes and heterogeneity of oral and upper respiratory microbes influencing lung microbiota.
  • To measure the impact of multisource microbes on lung microbiota composition.
  • To explore the relationship between microbial input from the upper respiratory tract and lung health indicators.

Main Methods:

  • Profiling of microbiomes from saliva, nasal cavity, oropharyngeal area, and bronchoalveolar lavage samples.
  • Quantitative measurement of microbial shaping processes on lung microbiota.
  • Analysis of associations between microbial profiles and lung function/inflammation markers.

Main Results:

  • Oral and nasal microbial communities jointly contribute to shaping the lung microbiota.
  • These microbial inputs occupy distinct ecological niches within the lung environment.
  • Heterogeneous spread of oral microbes to the lungs was observed.
  • Higher levels of oral microbes in the lungs were linked to decreased lung function and elevated proinflammatory cytokines.

Conclusions:

  • Oral and nasal microbial communities play a significant role in determining lung microbiota composition.
  • The heterogeneous dissemination of oral microbes to the lungs has implications for lung health.
  • Saliva samples show potential as a non-invasive tool for monitoring lung microbiota status and assessing lung health in clinical settings.